OCWeekly has published a new interview with Behemoth frontman Nergal. A couple excerpts below:

On his upcoming country-flavored solo record:

“I’m not expecting Behemoth fans to like it,” Nergal says. “Some will like it because they are a little open-minded, but I’m doing this because I’m a free artist and I’m free to do whatever I want. That’s what freedom means to me and that’s what being an artist means to me.”

On his tour mates Myrkur:

“All I look for in music is sincerity and honesty,” Nergal says. “I don’t care about definitions or what’s considered ‘true’ black metal. What the hell is ‘true’ anyway? At the end of the day, we’re facing some real talent here with Myrkur. She knows how to use her voice, but she does it in two completely opposite ways. She can release a hell of a scream from her lungs. But she can also nail every single beautiful note she sings.”

Behemoth recently premiered their new video for “Ben Sahar”, a track from their latest album, The Satanist, released in 2014. Watch the new clip below:

Behemoth recently announced a fall tour for their homeland, dubbed The Republic Of The Unfaithful Tour. Frontman Nergal has issued the following update:

"We are closing The Satanist tour cycle with this Polish leg of the tour. We will be playing on that tour the whole The Satanist album for a first time in our history in Poland! Behemoth is in its highest condition and you will see it yourselves this autumn. See you there!"

Dates are as follows:

September
30 - Katowice, Poland - Mega Club

October
1 - Katowice, Poland - Mega Club
2 - Wrocław, Poland - Eter
6 - Bydgoszcz, Poland - Hala Artego
7 - Kraków, Poland - Hala Wisły
8 - Warszawa, Poland - Progresja Music Zone
9 - Gdańsk, Poland - B90

Behemoth returned to North America this spring with a special tour, featuring support from Myrkur. With plans to play their latest album, The Satanist, in its entirety, the journey - which runs from April 21st through May 7th - is one not to be missed.

A limited number of premium ticketing packages which include a commemorative laminate, meet & greet session with the band, an 18" x 24" poster set (three posters), 42" x 42" wall flag, and general admission ticket are available now at this location. Only fifty fans per show can purchase the package, so reserve yours now.

In addition to the concert, fans will also have the chance to view The Congregation exhibition at each venue.

Tour dates:

April
26 - The Phoenix Concert Theater - Toronto, ON
27 - St. Andrews Hall - Detroit, MI
29 - Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL
30 - Mill City Nights - Minneapolis, MN

May
1 - The Granada Theater - Lawrence, KS
3 - The Gothic Theatre - Denver, CO
4 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
6 - The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
7 - The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA